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Course Description

This course will assist students in their roles as a helper by providing awareness of the diversity of Indigenous Nations and cultures, impacts of colonization, and models of healing and wellness. As part of a movement towards reconciliation, students will engage in experiential learning and witnessing and will have the opportunity to incorporate their understanding into their work.
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Name
Counselling Skills Foundations: Mental Health & Addictions Certificate
Instructions
Registration for this course is only permitted upon acceptance of the program application. If you have been given permission to register, please continue to registration.  If you wish to apply for the program press apply now.  
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Course
Indigenous Perspectives
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:15PM to 9:15PM
Dates
Oct 09, 2025 to Nov 27, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Nov 22, 2025
Hours
30.0
Location
  • Offsite
  • Downtown Campus
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee credit (2 credits) $739.17 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Jean Wasegijig
Section Notes

To fully benefit from your learning, attendance and respectful participation in classes is needed. Students are required to attend the first class. Missing more than 2 classes will result in a failing mark, unless extenuating circumstances are documented. If you know you will miss a class, or experience challenges that prevent you from attending class, you must contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss options.

The Saturday class is mandatory for students to attend. This class will be an opportunity to attend a Sweat Lodge ceremony, which will be offered off campus, More information will be provided in class.

Course
Indigenous Perspectives
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:15PM to 9:15PM
Dates
Feb 05, 2026 to Mar 26, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Mar 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
Hours
30.0
Location
  • Offsite
  • Downtown Campus
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee credit (2 credits) $739.17 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Jean Wasegijig
Section Notes

This class is in person at the Downtown Campus.

To fully benefit from your learning, attendance and respectful participation in classes is required. Missing more than 2 classes, particularly the first 2 classes, will result in a failing mark or a request to withdraw, unless extenuating circumstances are documented. In addition, there is a class on one Saturday (March 21), which students are expected to attend. The Saturday class will be an opportunity to attend a Sweat Lodge ceremony, which will be offered off campus; more information will be provided from your instructor. If you know you will miss a class, or experience challenges that prevent you from attending class, you must contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your options. Should you experience difficulties of any kind during your course, we encourage you to reach out to your instructor or the Program Coordinator.

Required textbook for this course: For Joshua; Author: Richard Wagemese